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Definition of spoonnext
as in to scoop
to lift out with something that holds liquid lovingly spooned the homemade stew out of the pot

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as in scoop
a utensil with a bowl and a handle that is used especially in cooking and serving food an assortment of metal and wooden spoons should be part of every cook's culinary arsenal

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Verb
Related Stories Entertainment marketers once closely guarded their marketing materials and spooned out their campaigns with tactical precision on timing and platforms. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026 For the third Chelsea goal, via Neto, Harry Wilson’s half-pass-half-tackle was spooned to an unmarked Palmer in the centre. — Beren Cross, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
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Of course, if the trivia category is not your preferred flavor — as was the case for me with the legal terms in this puzzle — then the cookie dough lode can feel more like freezer burn to hack at with a spoon. — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2026 Sales of his lamps, spoons, stools, and other driftwood creations took off. — Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spoon
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Verb
  • From Roma to All Quiet on the Western Front, Netflix has a long history of successfully campaigning for non-English language historical fables—but can this be the studio’s first movie to scoop the top prize?
    — Radhika Seth, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Others are spreading thick layers on toast, scooping it onto snack plates, blending it with eggs, enjoying it as a whole side to a meal or turning it into high-protein pizza dough.
    — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Our chef ladles out bowls of harira, a thick tomato-y soup spiked with beans, herbs, and spices.
    — Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Load up each bowl with a few good ladles, slurping every drop with an assist from crusty bread or warm rice.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026

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“Spoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spoon. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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